The dsPICDEM Buck SMPS Development Board (part number DM300023) is priced at $149.99 each. The dsPIC30F1010 is available in 28-pin SOIC, SPDIP and QFN packages; the dsPIC30F2020 in 28-pin SOIC, SPDIP and QFN packages; and the dsPIC30F2023 in 44-pin TQFP and QFN packages. Samples of these DSCs for SMPS and digital power conversion applications are available starting at $2.99 each in 10,000-unit quantities.